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SW03 DES

2010 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,733 mi
Last recorded77,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Bentley Continental31,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 DES
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 77,733 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,989 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 71,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,334 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,743 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,762 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,740 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,150 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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SW03 DES is a 2010 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 31,534 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW03 DES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW03 DES registered?

SW03 DES is a 2010 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is SW03 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 DES shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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